Prolonged restrictions on exports could push oil prices even higher.
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
If the Fed opts against raising interest rates on Wednesday, investors will probably increase their forecasts for inflation, injecting new turmoil into the government bond market.
The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has unveiled its first five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) on Wednesday.
Graphics: What stood out in China's economy in August?
The Pinglu Canal opens a faster gateway to the sea for China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and southwest China's cargo.
